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MS HB542
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daryl Porter
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AI Summary
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Designates June 19 (Juneteenth) as an official legal holiday in Mississippi by amending Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
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Adds Juneteenth to the existing list of state legal holidays, which includes New Year's Day, Robert E. Lee's birthday/MLK Day, Washington's birthday, Confederate Memorial Day, National Memorial Day/Jefferson Davis' birthday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
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Local governing authorities may substitute Juneteenth for Mardi Gras Day or another day of their choosing, similar to flexibility allowed for most other state holidays
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026